The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

"Your subordinate, Pei Shiji, is willing to serve you, sir!"

Pei Shiji, who had been observing from the sidelines, suddenly knelt down and shouted in a resounding voice.

This shout was like a thunderclap, instantly waking up the group of commanders from the Northern Garrison.

"Your subordinate, Yang Cheng, is willing to serve you, sir!"

"Your subordinate, Luo Tianxi, is willing to serve you, sir!"

"Your subordinate, Lin Huaiyu, is willing to serve you, sir!"

The three commanders of the Northern Garrison knelt down without hesitation, looking at Chu Xiu with awe and calling out respectfully.

They all rose through the ranks from ordinary Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards) to become commanders of the Northern Garrison.

They hadn't held Chu Xiu in much respect before, and only thought that Chu Xiu was someone who didn't practice martial arts and was powerless, and was not qualified to serve as the garrison commander of the Northern Garrison.

It wasn't because they were direct subordinates of Lu Chengfeng, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, or because they were working for a powerful family.

now!

Chu Xiu has already gained their approval!

They don't want to be anyone's dog!

They wanted to be human!

"Subordinate..."

Seeing that Pei Shiji and the other three had chosen to submit to Chu Xiu and serve him, the remaining commanders of the Northern Garrison Command also spoke up one after another.

"I just gave you a chance!"

Chu Xiu interrupted the remaining commanders of the Northern Garrison, waved his hand at them, and said indifferently, "But your reaction is too slow!"

Our Northern Garrison Command cannot afford to support such a great Buddha as you!

You may leave my Northern Garrison Command!

From this day forward, you are no longer commanders of our Northern Garrison!

From the very beginning, Chu Xiu never intended to keep these people around.

The only people he truly wanted to win over were Pei Shiji and three others!

Because the four of them were neither direct subordinates of Lu Chengfeng, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, nor did they work for any aristocratic families.

What's the point of keeping the rest of them?

Chu Xiu did all this from the very beginning to demonstrate his strength and decisiveness, so that Pei Shiji and others would submit to him willingly.

Even if these commanders of the Northern Garrison realized what was going on from the start and tried to feign submission to him and work for him, Chu Xiu would still refuse!

"My lord, didn't you just say that as long as we serve you, all past transgressions will be forgiven?"

A commander of the Northern Garrison Command's expression changed drastically, and he said urgently.

The group of commanders from the Northern Garrison also looked at Chu Xiu with tense expressions. If they really left the Northern Garrison and lost their status as commanders, they would lose everything!

Everything they have now is thanks to their position as commanders of the Northern Garrison!

However, they had already witnessed Chu Xiu's methods, and he had even personally executed a commander just now. How could they dare to resist? They could only pray that Chu Xiu would spare them.

"Since you don't want to leave, then don't leave!"

Chu Xiu sighed and slowly raised the blood-stained longsword in his right hand.

He moved his feet and slashed at the commander of the Northern Garrison with his sword.

Seeing Chu Xiu make a move, Pei Shiji and the other three exchanged glances, drew their swords, and charged towards the group of commanders of the Northern Garrison!

"Brothers, let's fight! Chu Xiu won't give us a way out, and we can't just sit here and wait to die!"

The commander of the Northern Garrison Commander's face showed horror. He hardened his heart and shouted through gritted teeth.

After shouting, he drew his sword and charged at Chu Xiu with a single strike.

The narrow road meets the brave to win!

Moreover, they had ten people, while Chu Xiu only had four people supporting him!

In any case, the odds are in their favor!

As long as Chu Xiu dies, I believe the powerful families behind them will definitely stand up for them and help them suppress Chu Xiu's death!

"kill!"

The remaining commanders of the Northern Garrison knew that if they didn't act, they would only face death, so they didn't hesitate and took action one after another.

however!

In the blink of an eye, heads flew off one after another!

Chu Xiu killed six of the ten commanders of the Northern Garrison, then walked slowly through the dripping blood to the main seat in the hall and sat down, watching calmly as Pei Shiji and his three companions fought against the remaining four commanders of the Northern Garrison.

It must be said that Pei Shiji and his three companions are all quite strong.

Each of them has reached the peak of the super-first-class realm, only one step away from the innate realm!

On the contrary, the four remaining commanders of the Northern Garrison were only at the peak of the first-rate realm.

In the blink of an eye.

Pei Shiji and his four men wiped out the remaining four commanders of the Northern Garrison!

"Greetings, Your Excellency! Your subordinate has fulfilled your mission!"

Ignoring the crimson blood on the ground, Pei Shiji and the other three knelt down before Chu Xiu and shouted with unwavering determination.

They naturally understood Chu Xiu's intention in asking them to take action.

This is a pledge of allegiance!

"very good!"

A look of satisfaction appeared on Chu Xiu's face, and he said in a deep voice, "Someone come here!"

Fang Heng walked in from outside the hall and bowed respectfully to Chu Xiu, saying, "Greetings, Your Excellency."

"Fang Heng, have you completed the task I asked you to do?"

Chu Xiu nodded slightly and said in a deep and powerful voice.

"Your Excellency, I have completed the task."

Fang Heng said solemnly, "I have obtained all the evidence of the censor Chen Wenli's embezzlement and bribery!"

"Well done! From now on, you are the commander of the Northern Garrison!"

Chu Xiu looked at Fang Heng with admiration and said, "If you work for me, I will never treat you unfairly!"

"Thank you, sir. I am willing to die for you!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Heng's face lit up with excitement, and he spoke to Chu Xiu with tears of gratitude.

Considering that he had served in the Northern Garrison for many years and made numerous contributions, yet had never been able to become a commander of the Northern Garrison, and now had become a commander of the Northern Garrison so easily, one can imagine the gratitude in his heart.

This is an act of kindness that has recognized and appreciated my talent!

"Since you were in charge of this matter from the beginning, you will lead the men to arrest Chen Wenli and imprison him in our Northern Garrison Prison!"

Chu Xiu nodded slightly and said to Fang Heng.

"Sir, do you need to arrest Chen Wenli yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Heng tentatively spoke.

? ?

Chu Xiu frowned, looking at Fang Heng with a puzzled expression. Why did he have to personally take action to capture Chen Wenli?

Pei Shiji and the others also looked at Fang Heng with puzzled expressions.

They knew about Fang Heng.

This person's cultivation level is the same as theirs, having already reached the top-tier level.

Being a commander of a thousand households is enough.

However, the position of commander of the Northern Garrison Command was already filled by one person per position, and there were no vacancies. Even though Fang Heng was strong and capable, he had no chance of becoming the commander of the Northern Garrison Command.

"My lord, after Chen Wenli was given one hundred strokes of the cane, he went to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion."

"Five other censors also went along."

"These five censors were all close friends of Chen Wenli."

Fang Heng's expression was strange, and he couldn't help but chuckle as he said, "They probably want to hold a farewell ceremony for Chen Wenli in the Hundred Flowers Pavilion in advance."

It's quite possible they'll be discussing how to deal with the master inside the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, plotting all sorts of schemes and tricks.

"Baihualou?"

A strange light flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes as he said, "This Chen Wenli is truly vigorous in his old age, and his strength only grows stronger with age. After receiving a hundred lashes, he can still go to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion to seek pleasure with great vigor. He truly deserves to be a model of integrity in our Great Zhou Dynasty!"

Pei Shiji and the others almost burst out laughing when they heard Chu Xiu's sarcasm.

However, it was not too surprising that Chen Wenli could still go to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion to seek pleasure after receiving a hundred lashes.

The civil officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty were not weak scholars who could not even kill a chicken.

On the contrary, many of these people had practiced martial arts, and there were even a large number of experts in the imperial court.